GE WCSR4170G4WW Owner's Manual page 10

Before you cull for service...
R roubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
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WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too mang suds Too much detergent • Measure gour detergent carefully. Use less soap if gou have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightlg soiled load.
Tgpe of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water • Trg lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if gou have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightlg soiled load.
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain mag • Check household plumbing. You mag need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses;theg should be replaced
every 5 gears.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundrg detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energg with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiencg performance.
Water supplg is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fullg on and make sure
or improperlg connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water at
not set properlg !20°F-!40°F (48°C-ro0°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cgcle was put in • Reset cgcle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperlg connected sitting on it.
Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during The PREWASH Cgcle or • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTOSOAKOption was soak during these cgcles to get gour clothes cleaner with
chosen lesswear.
Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer mag pause during the spin cgcle to remove
spin cycle soapg water more efficientlg.
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